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Stooping NYC: 30 Times People Left Treasures For Others To Find On The Curb
If you’re visiting New York City for the very first time, you might be confused and amused by all the things that people leave on the sidewalk in front of their buildings—and not just furniture! Stooping is an old NYC tradition where, instead of throwing something out, folks leave awesome things for others to take home.
That’s where the popular ‘Stooping NYC’ Instagram account comes in. It documents photos of some of the most beautiful and unusual treasures spotted on the curb and also informs people when something valuable gets stooped. We’ve collected some of the most interesting finds to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out!
Bored Panda reached out to the anonymous couple from Brooklyn who run the fab 'Stooping NYC' account, and they were happy to answer our questions. Take a look at what they told us below.
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Alert. Alert. Alert! Egg Chair With A Stereo Input. Ask Questions Later! Goooo! 27 S. Oxford St
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This Has Been A Great Stooping Day If We May Say So Ourselves! Cute Desk/Table At 106 And Central Park West
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There Are Pianos And Then There Is This Piano. Someone Please Rescue This Beauty! Corner Of Gold & Nassau In Brooklyn
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For Some Of Us This Is Just True During Halloween And For Some Of Us This Is True Year Round. 7th Between 4th & 5th Park Slope
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Free Guitar Is A Free Guitar… Little Love And Someone’s Gonna Be Happy! 151 St And St Nicholas
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A Globe That Opens Into A Bar (Thus The Globe Bar) Is One Of Our Faves. Here Is One Getting Wet On The Corner Of 135 And Adam Clayton Powell
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I’m Equal Parts Confused And Intrigued… What Is This?! 10th Between 6/5th Avenue
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You Either Have A Huge Basement Or Are Opening A Really Fun Bar. Crosby Between Broome And Spring
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